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rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
edited October 24, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
Back at the zoo for my yearly shoot... and to check out some new gear :thumb
Randy

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  • Bend The LightBend The Light Registered Users Posts: 1,887 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Zebra is a winner...by far!
    Love the tiger, too.
    And No. 3 Cat.

    Excellent stuff. :)
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    I might have known you'd show up out of the blue like a clap of thunder. And you're firing lightning bolts from a Nikon. Next thing I know, you'll be showing me roses and pansies.

    Welcome back, pard. I'm glad to see you still have it in you. Good work.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    nice shots randy..but whoa! nikon? why the switch?
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Howdy Randy

    These are all quite nice, but #4 is especially beautiful. clap.gif

    Be well
    Jack
    jrg.smugmug.com

    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Bend The Light wrote: »
    Zebra is a winner...by far!
    Love the tiger, too.
    And No. 3 Cat.

    Excellent stuff. :)

    Thank you kindly!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    black mamba wrote: »
    I might have known you'd show up out of the blue like a clap of thunder. And you're firing lightning bolts from a Nikon. Next thing I know, you'll be showing me roses and pansies.

    Welcome back, pard. I'm glad to see you still have it in you. Good work.

    Tom

    Thanks Tom,

    I had to shoot some "test" shots with this strange, backward Nikon stuff headscratch.gif

    I'm headed out West/NW and wanted to make sure I knew where the shutter button was rolleyes1.gif
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Qarik wrote: »
    nice shots randy..but whoa! nikon? why the switch?

    Thanks Qarik,

    Why the switch? Best reason on earth... I wanted to!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Jack'll do wrote: »
    Howdy Randy

    These are all quite nice, but #4 is especially beautiful. clap.gif

    Be well
    Jack

    Hello Mr. Jack!

    Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment thumb.gif
    Randy
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    Excellent choice on the new gear, Randy! Glad to see you've finally come around to the Nikon side. I've missed your work so I'm glad to see it. Will look forward to your NM shots.

    Cheers,
    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    rwells wrote: »
    Thanks Qarik,

    Why the switch? Best reason on earth... I wanted to!

    haha..I know you are not a man prone to idle thoughts..but what are your initial thoughts on the new system?
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • OrvSalOrvSal Registered Users Posts: 461 Major grins
    edited October 20, 2011
    #6 is simply fantastic!
    Have a great day!
    Orv

    Thomson, Ga. USA
    www.Osalisburyphoto.smugmug.com
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    redleash wrote: »
    Excellent choice on the new gear, Randy! Glad to see you've finally come around to the Nikon side. I've missed your work so I'm glad to see it. Will look forward to your NM shots.

    Cheers,
    Lauren

    Thanks for the dark side welcome Lauren, and the nice comments!
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    Qarik wrote: »
    haha..I know you are not a man prone to idle thoughts..but what are your initial thoughts on the new system?

    Well Daniel,

    Initial thoughts: (With very limited use so far) ---> Man, this stuff is expensive eek7.gif

    D3s



    CONS
    • Very strange ergonomically, coming from Canon. Everything, and I do mean everything, is backward.
    • I can't change ISO with one hand (what's up with that?)
    • Moving the focus point seems slower, more laborious than the Canon's (I always use/used the joystick)
    • Heavier feel than even my Canon 1dMkIII
    • Menu system seems clunky, not user friendly (remember, this is new to me)
    • The playback button seems WAY out of place. I would like it to be next to the zoom button.
    PROS
    • The high ISO is wonderful on this body
    • The focusing seems very good (with very limited use/testing so far)
    • I may be able to get used to all the external switches, which should be a good thing
    • The viewfinder appears better than my Canon's - I can look at the display data easier/faster
    • Auto ISO is more useful than my Canon's because you can set the upper ISO and slowest shutter speed. (The 1DIV does this also, but I don't have one of these)

    14-24 f/2.8



    CONS
    • Can't use filters (scary, that expensive bulbous lens just hanging out there, un-protected)
    PROS
    • Supposed to be the best wide angle zoom available - I haven't even shot with it yet

    24-70 f/2.8




    CONS
    • No IS, but then again, neither is Canon's ne_nau.gif

    PROS
    • Sharp

    70-200 f/2.8 VerII




    CONS
    • Don't know of any yet

    PROS
    • Definitely very sharp

    TC 2X




    CONS
    • None so far
    PROS
    • 70-200 still very sharp with this teleconverter attached

    SB-900

    Have not even used it yet
    Randy
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    OrvSal wrote: »
    #6 is simply fantastic!

    Thanks Orv!
    Randy
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    Howdy You Rascal,

    Have really enjoyed these and more so your Thoughts
    on your New Gear. I was curious as to the differences
    coming from the Top Canon Gear to the Top Nikon.

    I'll be anxious to see and hear your thoughts after your
    first big Adventure.

    It's starting to Cool Down some, maybe a Visit to the StockYards
    and around Cowtown is Called for before you head out??
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy You Rascal,

    Have really enjoyed these and more so your Thoughts
    on your New Gear. I was curious as to the differences
    coming from the Top Canon Gear to the Top Nikon.

    I'll be anxious to see and hear your thoughts after your
    first big Adventure.

    It's starting to Cool Down some, maybe a Visit to the StockYards
    and around Cowtown is Called for before you head out??

    Hey Craig,

    I'll let you know more of my "Nikon" thoughts when I get back from my West/NW trip that's coming up. I should give the gear a good workout on the trip.
    Randy
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2011
    WOW ... that new camera of yours is awesome ... but the photographer is good also :D:D

    ISO seems to be wonderful. New gear ... Nikon no less. I've always wondered if I made a mistake going Canon instead of Nikon.

    Your shots turned out great. The ISO in #4 -- I can only dream of being able to use a camera that can handle something like that. Looks like that new 70-200 is a great lens. Sharp indeed.

    I know a home for some of your Canon gear if you ever are selling it :D

    Have fun in the West/NW .. beautiful county that's for sure.
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    WOW ... that new camera of yours is awesome ... but the photographer is good also :D:D

    ISO seems to be wonderful. New gear ... Nikon no less. I've always wondered if I made a mistake going Canon instead of Nikon.

    Your shots turned out great. The ISO in #4 -- I can only dream of being able to use a camera that can handle something like that. Looks like that new 70-200 is a great lens. Sharp indeed.

    I know a home for some of your Canon gear if you ever are selling it :D

    Have fun in the West/NW .. beautiful county that's for sure.

    Hey Mary,

    After 32 years of shooting Canon, I just thought it would be fun to try something different rolleyes1.gif

    When I get back from the trip, I'll be posting all my Canon gear for sale!
    Randy
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